Thursday, January 31, 2013

My mom probably works more hours than humanly possible. With that
being said, when she gets home from a long day at the office and still
has work to do, she is more than ready for a glass of wine. Or three.

My
parents drink casually or socially, never having too much or getting
out of hand (such responsible parents). Growing up, I really only
remember them drinking during holidays, celebratory events such as
weddings, or while on vacation. Although my parents do not overindulge,
they do relax and have wine often, and are always open to trying new
ones.

As
my siblings and I got older, I noticed them having a drink in the
evening or with dinner. My dad switched over from beer to red wine a few
years ago while he was on a low carb diet, but my mom has always been a
wino. Once I was in college I began drinking wine with them more while I
was home. Even though I drink it relatively often, I still would not
say that I know very much about the different kinds of wine or how to
select, pair, smell or taste wine.

One
of the first wines I remember drinking wine in college was Barefoot
Moscato (classy, I know) with girl friends. Although it may be known as a
"cheap" wine, it is sweet which I like, and I have continued to drink
different variations of that wine ever since. I have experimented with
some reds while drinking with my dad or boyfriend, and several blushes
and chardonnays at different holiday parties or family events. I am
willing to try just about anything, and am definitely excited to learn
and explore my pallet and taste various types of wine. Hopefully mom will be proud, and maybe by the end of Boyer's wine class I will be able to teach them something ;)